2017 Jaguar F-Pace - REVEALED

2017 Jaguar F-Pace

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"Better late than never" is exactly the phrase that could be applied to this vehicle. Jaguar has had an awkward hole in their lineup for some time now, and that has been in the SUV arena. Almost every luxury brand outside of Jaguar and Bentley had entered this segment, and now, both brands can say they have viable entrants in this segment now. The F-Pace is Jaguar's first true SUV, and from the looks of it, it is a solid effort overall.

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Much of Jaguar's current design language can be seen in the F-Pace, including the F-Type's rear taillight design. It looks very handsome on this model, as does the interior. Giant touch screens and Jaguar's InControl infotainment system keep the F-Pace in step with the times, and the overall layout and materials used in the interior look to be top-notch, just as you'd expect from a modern, competitive luxury SUV. The body and several other components of this SUV are made out of aluminum, which will not only help reduce the weight of the car, but make it feel more agile and operate more efficiently. Most Jaguars as of late have been quite the driving machines, meaning expectations are likely high for the F-Pace. A variety of engines will be available, starting out with a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 making 340 horsepower, 332 pound feet of torque, and a 2.0 diesel four-cylinder making 180 horsepower and 317 pound feet of torque. A ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission is used with all engines, and the F-Pace is an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) vehicle.

2017 Jaguar F-Pace Interior

When Will It Arrive?

I must say, I'm REALLY liking the looks of this new Jaguar. It's one of the most handsome SUVs I've seen in a long time, and it's much less awkward looking than the new Bentley Bentayga SUV, which will undoubtedly cost a lot more than this Jag. Depending on what the official performance numbers, reliability, and consumer satisfaction ratings are, this might just end up being a hit for Jaguar and earn a spot on my list of dream cars I would want to purchase in the future. Pricing for the F-Pace begins at $40,990 for the entry diesel model, and then there is an uplevel first-edition model that starts at $69,700. The F-Pace will arrive at Jaguar dealers by early 2016.

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